Current events
Green power and iconic charging at SKG-IKOB
On the roof of SKG-IKOB's office and laboratory, 436 solar panels were installed this spring. With an expected annual yield of 126,500 kWh, the panels are going to provide much of the energy needed.
BRL-en 9600-01, 06 and 07 published for criticism.
The drafts of the assessment guidelines BRL 9600 parts 01, 06 and 07 of SKG-IKOB Certificatie BV / KIWA have been published for criticism (submitted for review).
Critically published BRL 1332-02 for the KOMO process certificate for thermal insulation the underside of roofs with sprayed PUR foam
The draft assessment guideline (BRL) 1332-02 FOR THE KOMO-PROCESS CERTIFICATE FOR THERMIC ISOLING THE UNTERNAL SIDE OF GOODS WITH PUR-SPOTTED SHIELD of SKG-IKOB Certification BV has been published for criticism (submitted for review).
Critically published BRL 2114 reflective insulation systems for the thermal (post-) insulation of floors, facades and pitched roofs
The draft of the assessment guideline (BRL) 2114-00 with accompanying part BRLs -01, -02, -03 and -55, REFLECTING ISOLATION SYSTEMS FOR THERMAL (NA-)ISOLING OF FLOORS, FRAMES, AND ROOFING OF SKG-IKOB CERTIFICATION BV has been published for criticism (submitted for review).
Chain approach to quality assurance in the plastic facade industry counts
For many building products, the end result is a concatenation of the work of various companies; of the chain. For the quality of the end result, all links are important. To guarantee the level of quality, it counts that all links in the entire chain are aware of the importance of quality and its assurance.
Accreditation scheme gives certainty on floor area measurement
Trade association Vm2 has introduced the new accreditation scheme 'Area measurements in accordance with NEN 2580 and NTA 2581'. This regulation contains additional quality requirements for preparing an unambiguous measurement report on the measurement of floor areas. It gives clients certainty that a measurement has been carried out correctly and prevents discussion afterwards.
SKG-IKOB Laboratory expands with facilities for IP testing (dust and water)
Anyone who thinks testing and certification is dusty is right when it comes to (electromechanical) locks. Because dust is a threat to the functionality and durability of such locks and can cause the lock to no longer open or close. In addition, it is common knowledge that water and electricity do not mix well.
Draft BRL 1518 "Pouring of concrete mortar at the construction site" published for comment
On May 8, 2020, SKG-IKOB Certificatie B.V. and Kiwa Nederland B.V. are publishing the draft of BRL 1518 "Pouring concrete mortar on the construction site" for comment. The comment period runs until June 19, 2020.
Certificate One and a Half Meter Office secures new work protocol
Move freely in 100% of the space in use, with at least one and a half meters around you. If it succeeds, an organization can apply for the new independent certificate One and a Half Meter Office. CFP Green Buildings and SKG-IKOB developed a recognition scheme for organizations that have arranged all workplaces and traffic areas taking into account 1.5 meters distance.
